Throw a Halloween Party Like Wednesday Addams

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Pumpkins and ghosts are all well and good, but this Halloween, we're taking our inspiration from the high priestess of the holiday herself: Wednesday Addams. Whether or not you're a fan of the Netflix series, there's a lot to take away from her style—Think, fewer cutesy jack o'lanterns and splashy orange decorations, more gothic elements and moody, muted color palettes. It's the perfect moodboard for a soiree that'll feel festive for the 31st yet still elevated. For your sit-down dinner party, try a black and white table setting complete with lace trimmings and an iron candelabra. For your happy hour, make even the mundane shine with specialty ice cube molds. For more casual affairs, pepper in some simple accents like a spiderweb-inspired lampshade cover or skeletal statement candles that help set the mood.

Whatever you're planning, we found 20 Halloween party essentials on Amazon that are definitely Wednesday-approved:

Vintage Halloween Dessert Plate

Elevate plain white plates with this porcelain set that's on theme and won't compromise your black-and-white color scheme.

Resin Candle Holder

Use this resin stand in lieu of flowers as your centerpiece to make it seem like the hand is coming directly out of the table (and pay homage to Thing, the Addams family MVP).

Black Creepy Cloth

If you have an empty corner that needs sprucing, drape this gauzy fabric from the ceiling to create your very own statement wall—and a fun photo opp for your guests.

Spine Candle

This spine-like soy candle is so unique, you might not even want to burn it—which, given that it also works as a decorative tchotchke, is completely fine.

Artificial Silk Flowers

When fresh flowers feel too cheery for the occasion, opt for a bouquet of faux baby's breath in a cool, moody colorway.

Black Pillar Candles

You don't need fancy candleholders to display these pillars: They're designed to be drip-less, so you can put them directly on your table without worrying about getting wax everywhere.

Feather Wreath

Hang this feathery wreath on your front door to set the tone for the evening as soon as your guests arrive.

Lace Trim Napkins

Black and white is the uniform of the hour, so use it as the foundation for your table setting with these two-tone napkins that are fully machine-washable.

Lace Lamp Shade

Take inspiration from spiderwebs and pop one of these covers over a table lamp for an unexpected accent piece.

Porcelain Footed Bowl

Coming in at just under three inches tall, this sculptural bowl is the ideal height for dishing out snacks—though if you buy a few of them and fill them with seasonal fruits like pomegranates or persimmon, they also double as centerpieces.

Skull Liquor Decanter

Give your bar cart a seasonal makeover with this crystal decanter (which also makes a thoughtful hostess gift if you want to go beyond the standard bottle of wine).

Hand-Forged Metal Candelabra

There's no throwing a Wednesday Addams-themed party without at least one candelabra, and this one—made from hand-forged iron—is built to last for many Halloweens to come.

Botanic Tray

Something about the moody palette on this butterfly-laden tray makes it feel appropriately eerie. Use it to stash candy by the front door or to serve appetizers during happy hour.

Black Lace Curtains

Swapping out your window treatments may seem an extreme measure for a party, but if this is your favorite holiday, these dainty curtains are worth going all out for.

Silicone Ice Cube Tray

From batch cocktails to sparkling water, any beverage you're serving will be instantly dressed up with these fun skull-shaped ice cubes.

Lace Table Runner

If you're having a buffet, set the scene with a lacey runner that'll be the perfect backdrop to each dish. Add in a few simple white taper candles to make your vignette look more layered.

Marble Wine Glasses

Sipping your wine out of a black goblet just feels right this time of year. This duo is surprisingly affordable, given that it's handmade from onyx marble.

Flatware Set

If you're having a more intimate dinner, go all out and upgrade your cutlery with this ornate set that serves four.

Berry Garland

Woven around pillar candles, this faux black berry garland is a good way to bring a not-so-natural outdoorsy element to your table's centerpiece.

Insect Napkin Rings

Dress up your everyday napkins with silver rings in the shape of creepy little critters.

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